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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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